WALMART FLY FISHING CHALLENGE!! || Fly Fishing for Beginners (Brown Trout)

WALMART TROUT FISHING CHALLENGE - FLY FISHING EDITION!!

If you want me to send you the rod used in this video just leave a comment below saying you'd like to have the rod and I'll randomly choose someone next Friday.

I know a lot of content creators have done Walmart challenges in the past, but not many have done a Walmart Challenge with a fly rod! In this video I went to Walmart, bought some cheap equipment, and went fishing in a highly pressured body of water to prove a point: Fly Fishing Doesn't Have to Be Elite!! I spent less than $100 and got more than enough equipment to catch some beautiful wild brown trout.

The purpose of this video is to show someone new to fly fishing an easy way to get started (Fly Fishing 101). If you're an experienced fly fisherman then maybe this video isn't for you... or maybe you'll watch it and remember what it was like to get started into the sport that we love so much. I think nowadays people get so caught up in the gear that they forget the reason they fly fished in the first place.

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[maxgrigsby]

I love that this isn’t the mainstream “oh look I go to Walmart and buy shitty things for cheap and see if I can catch a fish!” This is educational, and perfect for starting fly anglers. Well done.

[johnwilson]

Jon

Really enjoyed your video. This is exactly what we were trying to accomplish when we designed the assortment. Anglers have the misconception that fly fishing is a difficult and expensive sport. That assortment is designed to give anglers a great experience at an extemely reasonable price.

Thank you for showing your day on the water!!

John Wilson
President
Cortland Line Company.

[Rich-sd]

When I was younger, I thought fly fishermen were all a bunch of rich guys. Then, when we moved to Colorado, my family got me a vest, rid and reel and flies. The first time I went out I caught a 20 inch rainbow on gold medal water. I was hooked!! Been an avid fly guy for 20 years now!!

[ventureofalifetime]

As someone who started fly fishing the last year I caught about 30 trout in a morning on a orvis starter combo, some random flies I had no idea about, and had the best fishing trip of my life. I literally stood in 50 degree water in my boxers last my knees freezing my butt off because the bite was so good. This was all in Alaska. I am so lucky I live here.

[goofiegoofball]

Never been able to catch a trout with spinning rods. I bought a beginners fly rod from Amazon that came with flies, watched a few how to videos and finally caught my first trout :)

[mountaingoatgreg]

Not everyone's Walmart is cool enough to have a fly shop in it 😂

[sinelocum]

Hands down the cleanest, most organized, and well stocked Walmart I’ve ever seen.

[SavageFlies]

I appreciate what you're doing here Jon. The more people we can get into the sport, the better future we'll all have with it. Well done my friend. -Matt

[kadesandlin]

Stumbled on your channel showing my kids what fly fishing is, we just signed up for an intro to fly fishing class through our local conservation department where they're providing gear. My kiddos asked me to go ahead and try to win your gear, so here we go.

[brianazmy]

My first fly rod was also from Walmart in VA Beach. It came with backing, line (wff), and tippet. I think it cost $45 back in the early 90s. Flies were 3 for $5. So fun catching bass on it.

[FranklinFishes]

I have been fly fishing for 5 years and I have watched your videos to help me! Very good guide for beginners! Thank You!

[psyamok]

I am a beginner at fishing, would definitely love to have that fly rod to learn to fish! Thanks for showing the fly fishing techniques.

[kenminton]

You did a great job with the video I am 59 years old and bought my first fly rod this year have made several trips to the ponds ended up buying three more fly rods as you say it is very addictive thanks for the video great job

[hlubmoon]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been under the impression that Walmart fly fishing rod was not going to cut it so I held back from buying it and never took up fly fishing and other fly fishing setup were too expensive for a beginner. Now, I’m motivated to go get something beginner and try it out. The amazing fact is you caught fish with it. However, I think it’s not so much the fly rod, but more the fisher man.

[susanpiscopo]

Thanks Jon I am a returning beginner at fly fishing and your presentation was simple yet easy to follow .. would love a list of what you purchased at your Walmart …Very generous of you to share your experience and give away the basic starter equipment!!!

[johnarant]

Thank you. I'm really excited to start fly fishing. I'm glad you brought up the Walmart rod. Thanks. John

[stettan]

You are correct! I just fly fished for the first time last week, and caught 4 trout from a creek. Bought a combo rod and reel ($40) 2 years ago, and knew barely anything about fly fishing, and it was fun. Can’t believe I didn’t fly fish years ago.

[karl]

I just went out with my boss this evening and he bought me this exact rod and reel combo. I’ve been fishing for about 3 years now mostly with bait, sinkers, and jigs. I’m excited to learn how to fly fish and your video gets me pumped. I have so many questions about your technique and hand movement but I think I’ll just watch more of your videos and hope I find the answers. Thank you for the inspiration and information.

[TwigNTimberFishingOutdoors]

So glad you showcase this to your audience. I do the same (or at least I make an effort to!) because we need more fly anglers in our beautiful sport!

[amilcarochoa]

I really appreciate you inspiring ppl to fish; instead of inspiring them to spend money, other videos I’ve seen, they just cry about the stupid stuff like “ugh is not real cork, oh the color is not right, no one can catch anything like this” such and such. But you showed great sensation of getting out there and get hooked 🙏🏼